Michael LePond

Michael LePond
LePond performing in Novara, 2007
Background information
Birth name	Michael Anthony LePond III
Born	1966 (age 57–58)
Genres	Progressive metal
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Bass, backing vocals
Years active	1995–present

Michael Anthony LePond III (born 1966), is an American musician from Newark, New Jersey.^[1] LePond has recorded over 40 albums with various bands and has appeared on over 20 other albums in a guest capacity.

Best known as the current bassist of the progressive metal band Symphony X, LePond joined the band in 1999^[1] and can be heard on all albums since the release of V: The New Mythology Suite in 2000. He has also worked with a number of bands within the European metal scene, and has released 4 solo albums with Mike LePond's Silent Assassins.